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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JWM-02
This interview focuses on federal salary reform during the Kennedy administration, equal employment for women and African Americans, and the Presidential Medals of Freedom project, among other topics.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-06-12-A
AR38, ST25
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-08-07-C
AR25, KN20
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-04-29-C
ST23
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-04-18-B
AR35, ST22, KN33
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-12-06-A
AR30, ST17, KN27
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-04-10-B
AR19, KN14
Textual folder
Theodore C. Sorensen Personal Papers
TCSPP-072-009
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0895-005
This folder contains copies and a draft of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at a luncheon held in New York and the presentation of the George Washington Carver Memorial Institute Gold Award to Cardinal Francis Spellman for his contributions in race relations and human welfare. Of note is a draft with notations by the Senator.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0901-001
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s address at the Rockefeller Public Service Awards in Washington, D.C. In his speech the Senator discusses the importance of educated public servants, and a need for legislation to provide educational training for professionals.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7822-B
President John F. Kennedy presents a Presidential "Citation of Merit" to diplomat, Florence Jaffray Hurst Harriman (left), in recognition of her distinguished service to the United States. Blue Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-041-039
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's remarks to the recipients of the 1962 Rockefeller Public Service Awards. In his speech the President discusses his hopes that awards such as these will encourage more people to consider government employment. The press copy includes remarks from Robert F. Goheen, President of Princeton University.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Sanford L. Fox
JFKWHSFSLF-021-010
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C25517
President John F. Kennedy visits with the recipients of the 1962 Rockefeller Public Service Awards. Listed in the President’s schedule: President of the Federal National Mortgage Association, J. Stanley Baughman; assistant general counsel for the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW), Reginald G. Conley; National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Deputy Administrator, Hugh L. Dryden; Associate Director for Research and Development for the Census Bureau, Morris H. Hansen; Ambassador at Large, Llewellyn E. Thompson; President of Princeton University, Robert F. Goheen; Princeton University Trustee, John D. Rockefeller, III; and Princeton University faculty secretary of the Rockefeller Public Service Awards, Robert W. Van de Velde. Oval Office, White House, Washington D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C25516
President John F. Kennedy visits with the recipients of the 1962 Rockefeller Public Service Awards. Listed in the President’s schedule: President of the Federal National Mortgage Association, J. Stanley Baughman; assistant general counsel for the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW), Reginald G. Conley; National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Deputy Administrator, Hugh L. Dryden; Associate Director for Research and Development for the Census Bureau, Morris H. Hansen; Ambassador at Large, Llewellyn E. Thompson; President of Princeton University, Robert F. Goheen; Princeton University Trustee, John D. Rockefeller, III; and Princeton University faculty secretary of the Rockefeller Public Service Awards, Robert W. Van de Velde. Oval Office, White House, Washington D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C25515
President John F. Kennedy visits with the recipients of the 1962 Rockefeller Public Service Awards. Listed in the President’s schedule: President of the Federal National Mortgage Association, J. Stanley Baughman; assistant general counsel for the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW), Reginald G. Conley; National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Deputy Administrator, Hugh L. Dryden; Associate Director for Research and Development for the Census Bureau, Morris H. Hansen; Ambassador at Large, Llewellyn E. Thompson; President of Princeton University, Robert F. Goheen; Princeton University Trustee, John D. Rockefeller, III; and Princeton University faculty secretary of the Rockefeller Public Service Awards, Robert W. Van de Velde. An unidentified woman stands at right. Oval Office, White House, Washington D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C25514
President John F. Kennedy visits with the recipients of the 1962 Rockefeller Public Service Awards. Listed in the President’s schedule: President of the Federal National Mortgage Association, J. Stanley Baughman; assistant general counsel for the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW), Reginald G. Conley; National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Deputy Administrator, Hugh L. Dryden; Associate Director for Research and Development for the Census Bureau, Morris H. Hansen; Ambassador at Large, Llewellyn E. Thompson; President of Princeton University, Robert F. Goheen; Princeton University Trustee, John D. Rockefeller, III; and Princeton University faculty secretary of the Rockefeller Public Service Awards, Robert W. Van de Velde. Oval Office, White House, Washington D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6918-A
President John F. Kennedy meets with recipients of the Rockefeller Public Service Award. (L-R) Dr. Thomas B. Nolan, director of the Department of the Interior’s Geological Survey; Colin F. Stam, chief of staff of the Joint Congressional Committee on Internal Revenue Taxation; Elmer B. Staats, deputy director of the Bureau of the Budget; United States Ambassador to Canada Livingston T. Merchant; President Kennedy; Robert F. Goheen, President of Princeton University (not an award recipient); Dr. Robert H. Felix, director of the National Institute of Mental Health. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7400-A
Presentation ceremony of the President’s Award for Distinguished Federal Civilian Service. President John F. Kennedy presents the award to Medical Officer for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Dr. Frances Oldham Kelsey (left). Looking on (L-R): Administrator of the Housing and Home Finance Agency (HHFA), Robert C. Weaver; award recipient and President of the Federal National Mortgage Association of the HHFA, J. Stanley Baughman (mostly hidden); Senator Hubert H. Humphrey (Minnesota); Representative Kenneth A. Roberts (Alabama); Senator Estes Kefauver (Tennessee); Senator John A. Carroll (Colorado); Chairman of the Distinguished Civilian Service Awards Board and Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Dr. James E. Webb. West Wing Lawn, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1040-013-p0031
Photograph of the First Annual Alfred E. Smith Golden Age Award of the year presented to James Drew. The photograph accompanies a letter and newspaper clippings sent to Pierre Salinger, Press Secretary to Senator John F. Kennedy. L-R: Charles Claire, Bertrand Schacht, James Drew, Rt. Rev. Msgr. Patrick A. O’Leary.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C123-2-63
President John F. Kennedy visits with comedian and philanthropist, Danny Thomas (right); they both hold Thomas’ Big Brother of the Year Award. Oval Office, White House, Washington D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C123-1-63
President John F. Kennedy visits with comedian and philanthropist, Danny Thomas (right); they both hold Thomas’ Big Brother of the Year Award. Oval Office, White House, Washington D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-523-2-62
President John F. Kennedy visits with the recipients of the 1962 Rockefeller Public Service Awards. Listed in the President’s schedule: President of the Federal National Mortgage Association, J. Stanley Baughman; assistant general counsel for the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW), Reginald G. Conley; National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Deputy Administrator, Hugh L. Dryden; Associate Director for Research and Development for the Census Bureau, Morris H. Hansen; Ambassador at Large, Llewellyn E. Thompson; President of Princeton University, Robert F. Goheen; Princeton University Trustee, John D. Rockefeller, III; and Princeton University faculty secretary of the Rockefeller Public Service Awards, Robert W. Van de Velde. Oval Office, White House, Washington D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-523-1-62
President John F. Kennedy visits with the recipients of the 1962 Rockefeller Public Service Awards. Listed in the President’s schedule: President of the Federal National Mortgage Association, J. Stanley Baughman; assistant general counsel for the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW), Reginald G. Conley; National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Deputy Administrator, Hugh L. Dryden; Associate Director for Research and Development for the Census Bureau, Morris H. Hansen; Ambassador at Large, Llewellyn E. Thompson; President of Princeton University, Robert F. Goheen; Princeton University Trustee, John D. Rockefeller, III; and Princeton University faculty secretary of the Rockefeller Public Service Awards, Robert W. Van de Velde. Oval Office, White House, Washington D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7623-B
President John F. Kennedy visits with the recipients of the 1962 Rockefeller Public Service Awards. Listed in the President’s schedule: President of the Federal National Mortgage Association, J. Stanley Baughman; assistant general counsel for the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW), Reginald G. Conley; National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Deputy Administrator, Hugh L. Dryden; Associate Director for Research and Development for the Census Bureau, Morris H. Hansen; Ambassador at Large, Llewellyn E. Thompson; President of Princeton University, Robert F. Goheen; Princeton University Trustee, John D. Rockefeller, III; and Princeton University faculty secretary of the Rockefeller Public Service Awards, Robert W. Van de Velde. Oval Office, White House, Washington D.C.